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Jets Sign Kyle Connor to Eight-Year, $96 Million Extension Before Opener

The franchise-record pact signals a commitment to keep Winnipeg’s scoring core intact during its competitive window.

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Jun 6, 2025; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm (14) and Florida Panthers center Sam Reinhart (13) skate for a puck during the second period in game two of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Winnipeg announced the eight-year, $96 million agreement Wednesday with a $12 million average annual value.
  • Multiple outlets report the contract features multi-year signing bonuses and a full no-move clause, rare elements for the Jets.
  • The deal was finalized on the eve of the season to avoid a lingering storyline for a player coming off 41 goals and 97 points.
  • Locking up Connor preserves a core that already includes Connor Hellebuyck, Mark Scheifele and Josh Morrissey on long-term deals.
  • Some reports differ on the end season, but consensus is that the extension begins in 2026-27, with recent Kaprizov and McDavid contracts influencing the market context.